Peer Steinbruck
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About
A social democratic politician who served as Germany's Minister of Finance from 2005 to 2009, under Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Before Fame
He worked in the office of German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and other German ministries.
Trivia
Although a democrat, he is known for be a more conservative member of the party.
Family Life
His father, Ernst Steinbruck, was an architect.
Associated With
He said "clowns" had won Italy's 2013 election; comedian Beppe Grillo taking one fourth of the votes.